Historic cemeteries in
Williamson, Texas

Allison Cemetery Anderson Cemetery Andice Cemetery Anti-Slaveholding Union Baptist Cemetery Avery Cemetery Avery-Rice's Crossing Cemetery Bagdad Cemetery Barker Cemetery Barnes Cemetery Bartlett Cemetery Bartlett-Old Black Cemetery Beaukiss Cemetery Berry Family Cemetery Berry's Creek Cemetery Bittick Cemetery Bonnett Family Cemetery Bratton Cemetery Brethren Cemetery Bullion Cemetery Burris Family Cemetery Calvary Cemetery Cedar Grove Cemetery Cedar Park Cemetery Champion Cemetery Citizens Memorial Cemetery Collins-Thopson Cemetery Connell Cemetery Connell Family Cemetery Cooke Gravesite Cemetery Corn Hill Cemetery David Sackville Cooke Cemetery Davis Cemetery Denison Cemetery Dixon Cemetery Easley Sloan Cemetery Evangelical Free Cemetery Everts-Garner Cemetery Farmer Cemetery Fisk-Cashion Cemetery Florence Cemetery Fore Cemetery Ganzert Cemetery Garden Cemetery Gardner Family Cemetery George S.C. Harper Family Cemetery Georgetown IOOF Cemetery Georgetown Memorial Cemetery Gilreath Family Cemetery Gordon Cemetery Granger City Cemetery Gravel Hill Cemetery Gravis Cemetery Green Family Cemetery Guadalpue Cemetery Guentzel Cemetery Hanks Hollow Cemetery Hargis Cemetery Harrell Cemetery Harrison Cemetery Hill Top Baptist Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery Holy Trinity Cemetery Hopewell Cemetery Hopewell Round Rock Cemetery Huddleson Family Cemetery Hunt Cemetery Hutto Cemetery Hutto Lutheran Cemetery Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Ischy Cemetery Jackson Cemetery Jenkins Cemetery Johnson Family Cemetery Jolly Family Cemetery Jonah Cemetery Joyce M. Corbin Gravesite Cemetery Kimbro Family Cemetery Land Cemetery Las Tres Marias Cemetery Lawhon-Gardner Cemetery Lawler Cemetery Lawrence Chapel Cemetery Liberty Hill Cemetery Lincecum Family Cemetery Lord Cemetery Louise Friedricke Pundt Gravesite Cemetery Macedonia Cemetery Machu Cemetery Mager Cemetery Mather Family Cemetery Matsler Cemetery McFadin Cemetery Mcgee Cemetery McNeil Cemetery McNutt Cemetery McRae Family Cemetery Millard Cemetery Miller II Cemetery Minnick Cemetery Monadale Cemetery Mount Horeb Cemetery Mullen Family Cemetery New Bern Cemetery New Hope Cemetery Noack Christ Church Cemetery Old Bartlett Cemetery Old Beyersville Cemetery Old Weir Cemetery Oliver Family Cemetery Our Lady Of Guadalupe Cemetery Our Lady Of The Rosary Cemetery Oxley Cemetery Palm Valley Lutheran Cemetery Patrick Cemetery Pearce Cemetery Pennington Family Cemetery Perry Cemetery Pond Springs Cemetery Posey Cemetery Presbyterian Cemetery Queen Cemetery Ramseur-Stiles Cemetery Ratliff Cemetery Rhea-Campbell Family Cemetery Rhodes Cemetery Rocky Hollow Cemetery Round Rock Cemetery Salyer Cemetery San Gabriel Cemetery San Jose Cemetery Saul Cemetery Sawyer Cemetery Schwertner Family Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Shiloh Cemetery Slave Burial Grounds Cemetery Smart Cemetery Smith Family Cemetery St Marys Cemetery St Marys Cemetery St. John's Cemetery St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery St. Peter's Church Cemetery St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery Stiles Cemetery Taylor Black Cemetery Taylor City Cemetery Tomlinson Cemetery Type Cemetery Union Hill Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown Grave (W Of Shiloh Cem) Cemetery Upchurch Cemetery Washington-Bower Cemetery Weir Community Cemetery Weir Family Cemetery Wells Cemetery Wesley Chapel Cemetery Whitehead Cemetery Whitley Cemetery William Johnson Gravesite Cemetery Williams-Buck Cemetery Williamson County Pauper Cemetery Wilson Springs Cemetery Wuthrich Hill Cemetery Yoes Cemetery Young Cemetery Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
The Texas Rangers, a famous law enforcement agency, were first organized in 1835 to protect settlers from Native American attacks.
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Williamson County, located in central Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Tonkawa, Comanche, and Lipan Apache. These tribes thrived on the abundant natural resources and utilized the land for hunting and gathering.

The region was first settled by European pioneers in the mid-19th century. The establishment of Fort Tumlinson in 1839 provided protection to settlers, and the population grew steadily with the arrival of more immigrants in search of new opportunities. In 1848, the county was officially organized and named after Robert McAlpin Williamson, a judge and soldier in the Republic of Texas.

During the Civil War, Williamson County faced significant challenges. Many residents joined the Confederate Army, and the county became a hotbed of conflict due to its location on the frontier between Union and Confederate territories. After the war, the area was able to rebuild and experienced a period of economic growth, driven by agriculture, cattle ranching, and the emergence of small towns and rural communities.

In the 20th century, Williamson County continued to develop and adapt to changing times. The discovery of oil in the early 1900s brought economic prosperity to the region, and the county experienced a boom in population and infrastructure. Today, Williamson County is a thriving part of the greater Austin metropolitan area, known for its strong economy, vibrant communities, and commitment to preserving its historical roots.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Williamson County, Texas.

  • 1804 - The area that is now Williamson County is settled by Native American tribes, including the Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, and Comanche.
  • 1836 - Texas gains independence from Mexico.
  • 1838 - The Texas legislature establishes Williamson County, named after Robert McAlpin Williamson, a leader in the fight for Texas independence.
  • 1848 - The Mexican-American War ends and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, officially establishing the Rio Grande as the boundary between Texas and Mexico.
  • 1850 - The population of the county reaches 1,027.
  • 1876 - The Texas State Capitol building is completed in Austin, which becomes the seat of government for Williamson County.
  • 1881 - The International-Great Northern Railroad reaches Georgetown, bringing economic growth and development to the county.
  • 1907 - The county courthouse, located in Georgetown, is completed.
  • 1930s - The Great Depression hits Williamson County, causing a decline in the local economy.
  • 1950s - The county experiences a period of growth and prosperity, with the population increasing significantly.
  • 1990s - Development and suburbanization accelerate in Williamson County, with the county becoming one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States.